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Philosophy Historically,
pre-industrial primitive naturism, according to the sociologist Emile
Durkheim, was a religious orientation to the nonhuman world which may be
a primary religion from which spirituality evolved.
Naturism, as we
adapt it from
feminist social theory, is the
struggle
against the domination of human and nonhuman
nature
by the government-corporate complex.
Naturism, to slightly modify the International Naturist
Federation definition, is a lifestyle or practice
of body freedom, body
acceptance, respect for other
bodies, and respect for the environment. The Naturist
Studies Institute incorporates all three of these definitions into a
single, positive statement:
naturism is a voluntary, sustainable
approach to life with the intention
of simplicity, conservation, social justice, and spiritual growth.
“Voluntary” does not mean passive acquiescence to
laws that are enacted which would constrain naturism or make it
more difficult. “Voluntary”
means citizens have sustainable options which must be preserved and protected by law whether these
options are utilized or not or whether some non-naturists find these
options offensive or not.
Naturism does no mental or physical harm but does challenge people spiritually and to
social change. Naturism,
then, is proactive through education, research, experiential projects,
programs, lifestyle, and resistance to institutions, laws, and regulations which
constrain liberty, body freedom, and distort human nature. Naturist Studies Institute does not support any political party or candidates running for political office. Naturism, however, is a green or left libertarianism, small focused decentralized government protecting common men, women, children and the public commons including wilderness from the coercion of the government-corporate complex. Its approach to social ecology may draw from green, liberal, conservative, authoritarian, and libertarian ideas and values with the intention of public policies which promote and preserve liberty, social justice, and quality of life for ordinary citizens. Naturists, then, tend to be green libertarians in support of an evolutionary trajectory towards a free, democratic ecological society. Naturism, thus defined, is at the forefront of the green liberty movement. Status Naturist Studies Institute is a pending 501 (c) (3)
not-for-profit
corporation. The purpose of NSI is to train and encourage
future university, community college, and research professionals to
design and implement educational curriculum and research proposals to
investigate naturism. In
addition, NSI conducts regional research, sustainability, and social
justice programs. NSI
does not discriminate based on race, class, gender,
religion,
age, veteran status, and/or
sexual orientation. Individuals or organizations wishing to correspond with the NSI should contact: cwinter@naturiststudiesinstitute.org Pho: We are also interested in individuals joining our Board of Directors. We prefer an interlocking directorate of naturist, alternative lifestyle, social justice, environmental, conservation, sustainability, outdoor recreation, socially-conscious business, media, and academic/sociological associations or groups to help build the Naturist Studies Institute. If you are a committee member of any of the aforementioned categories of organizations or feel you have some expertise which could contribute to this project email to at the above address. Describe your educational background, social projects/groups you are involved with, and why you want to be on and what you can bring to the Board of Directors. Board
of Directors Schaunon Gilman, President Devin Williams, Vice-President Secretary and
Treasurer Vacant,
Sustainability &
Conservation Issues Director Vacant,
Public Lands Freedom, Access & Recreation Issues Director Vacant,
Body Freedom & Social Justice Issues Director Vacant,
Research Director Vacant,
Education & Curriculum Director Vacant,
Marketing & Outreach Director Vacant,
Legal Issues Director If
you are interested in
helping NSI build a strong naturist institution and to advance
understanding, tolerance, emancipation, and sustainability, please
contact us. |
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